Route 66 - The California Desert

Route 66 is a state of mind as much as it is a physical roadway. Each winter, I conduct at least one photo workshop along the old road from Victorville to Amboy. Contact me if you'd like to join me next time.
View more pbase.com photographs of Route 66 at: https://pbase.com/davewyman/route_66_redoux

I am the owner of the gas pump picture in Newberry Springs, CA. This is a Whiting Brothers gas pump...Station 51, closed in 1968. I also was the school teacher at Amboy School from 1989-1999....I have lots of info about teaching the one-room schoolhouse there in Amboy. 2-25-06

photocrazy

02-Nov-2005 02:42

your photos are excellent. I was looking for picture of old roadhouses. The gas pump is cool.

Guest

03-Apr-2005 07:09

The Old Mother Road! I did a portion of it on my road trip last year. Your photos show the true spirit of Route 66. Please contact me on your California portion photo workshops.
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Guest

09-Mar-2005 04:22

Great images. I'm still new to photography and have learned a great deal perusing your galleries. Cheers, L.

Nancy Hyasmyn

12-Jan-2005 20:56

Hi Dave when I saw your gallery about the dead day i like thaht but this gallery is really, really good CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

Jason

28-Mar-2004 06:55

Man, that's super hella mega bad ass!! I'm looking forward to taking a trip thru 66 in the near future, and those pics really put it into a nice perspective! I'd've liked to have seen more though. They all seem to be from california, but it's great anyhow.
Cool.
Jason

Dave,
A great collection of images. You have a keen eye and excellent sense of composition and color. Looking forward to seeing more of your fine work.
Thanks,
James

Xavier Lomeli

22-Jun-2003 08:09

As a former Amboy School student during Rt. 66's heyday I found myself longing for those special days when children harmonized as children do, I being one of them; namely playing tetherball, dodge ball, and swinging during recess. I'm gonna soon undertake a web project researching and detailing the history of Amboy school. Great quality pics!